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Clara Barton

Half-bust portrait showing Barton wearing medals. With note on back (apparently in her handwriting): "I have had some old time pictures brought down to convenient size for letters. Will you kindly accept." Pencil note of a previous owner: "t[aken]...

GLC05143

Act to punish rebels and their supporters in Shays's Rebellion

Oblong broadside. "An act, describing the disqualifications to which persons shall be subjected, who have been, or may be guilty of treason, or giving aid or support to the present rebellion, and to whom pardon may be extended." Signed in type by...

GLC06980

to Elizabeth Smith

He is still on guard duty. Discloses accounts that he would like his wife to collect. He also wants her to find out whether soldiers have to pay tax and, if so, how much. Briefly mentions the removal of McClellan and his renewed hope for a furlough...

GLC04189.16

to: George M. Morris.

General McClellan gave orders for boxes to be forwarded because he "could not spare the gunboats to guard them up and down the James river." He has not heard from Charles. Joseph has gives a list of the wounded, which includes James Miller, James...

GLC06451.032

to mother

He is feeling homesick. Selling the mules and wagons is taking a long time. He writes of a girl from home, Katie Pratt, whom he is interested in and who his mother thinks would be a good choice for a wife. Yet he will not marry until he is...

GLC04662.120

to Louise Walbridge

Discusses the mild weather they have been having, anxiously awaiting news from Sherman's campaign in Georgia, news of other officers, wishes he could attend the winter parties. "[I]t is difficult for me to write a letter; my life is so monotonous...

GLC04663.53

"Helen Lameau, Aged 8 years, 1891."

Imprint of Noelle on recto and verso. Pencil inscription on verso: "Helen Lameau, Aged 8 years, 1891." Full length standing portrait with tinted cheeks, lips, hair, hair ribbon, and flowers. A trellis with climbing vine has been added at the left...

GLC04509.45

to his mother

Describes a miserable march from Washington to Alexandria. A bivouac site on marshy land and a cold rain prompted soldiers to seek other places to sleep, including a tomb. Discusses rations for the troops and his dining at private homes. Inquires...

GLC04662.004

Woman suffrage above human law. Letter from Gerrit Smith.

Smith writes to Anthony, the legendary activist and reformer, discussing women's right to vote. Sends Anthony money to pay a fine, and declares that if she chooses not to pay the fine, she should use the money at her discretion "to promote the cause...

GLC04717.56

[List]

Noted as a "true copy" by George Ulmer on the second page. Lists settlers who have agreed to George Ulmer's (Henry Knox's land agent) terms in Ducktrap, Maine and possibly various other towns. Includes the settlers names, amount of acres, price per...

GLC02437.10603

to John Glover and Benjamin Hichborn

Two letters, one to John Glover and another to Benjamin Hichborn. Writes to General John Glover discussing some kind of office. Writes to Benjamin Hichborn concerning the same matter about which he wrote to Glover. Circa date based on Glover's...

GLC02437.09955

to Henry Knox

Writes, "I have reciev'd an Answer from Genl. [Benjamin] Lincoln a Coppy of which you will find on the other Side, the Two Tea Kittles with handles are ready, & shall be forwarded by first opportunity to Capt. Wm. Ellison at New Windsor, to be...

GLC02437.01621

to Sister Sophia

He inquires after Nettie and Maggie. He mentions cousin George who has gotten into a good regiment. He reminisces. One of the privates brought a pig in from Darnstown.. They also brought a dog into camp. He refers to the Clarks. Written in Camp...

GLC07205.084

to Mr. Jiggs Williams

Postcard from Eugene Williams to his family and Mr. Jiggs Williams, most likely one of his brothers. He writes that he does not have enough time to write a full letter. In the postcard he describes the scene on the front, where men are marching in...

GLC09587.140

Immunization Register and Other Medical Data

Contains dates and types of immunizations for Eugene W. Williams. Most information has been typed but some has been filled out in pen. Initialed by medical officer "JMS" or "AEK". The back is intended for information on the soldier's vision, but has...

GLC09587.160

President Pointcare and Marshall Joffre Visiting Officers' Quarters on the Somme Front.

President Raymond Poincare and Marshall Joseph Joffre visit the Officers' Quarters at the Somme camp. In the center, President Poincare and an aide are in conversation. Marshall Joffre, the Commander-in-Chief of the French forces during World War I...

GLC09584.082

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Nelle Wright to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated August 5, 1974. Wright supports the impeachment of President Nixon and discusses how party loyalty must not have a say in the Judiciary Committee's decision. It is accompanied by a...

GLC09613.02.0913

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Frederick P. Weber to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 31, 1974. Weber supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "Think you may receive a favor from the King?! Anyone who can't see the real reason for the King's...

GLC09613.02.0956

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One telegram from John Ross Babcock to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 28, 1974. Babcock supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "How can you charge Democrats with party line voting when you have put on political blinders in...

GLC09613.02.0958

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One telegram from Harry and Nina Parker to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 27, 1974. The Parkers support the impeachment of President Nixon. Both writers are independents and wrote, "Undersigned independents urge you to preserve countries...

GLC09613.02.0968

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Greg Markowski to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 18, 1974. Markowski supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Suggests that Nixon is a criminal and writes, "I cannot say for sure whether he is guilty or innocent---only...

GLC09613.02.0751

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One telegram from Richard Benke to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 25, 1974. Benke supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He writes, "We are watching you and the evidence. We hope you will vote for impeachment or we won't be able to...

GLC09613.02.0781

to Col. Maggis and Col. Morse

3 notes. One addressed to Col. Maggis requesting that Stone and others return on the 2 o' clock train. The other addressed to Col. Morse instructing him to have Corporal Stone return at 2pm. The last appears to be the top part of a letter. Only the...

GLC02182.02

to My Dear Mary

He fills her in on the recent battle at Bull's Run and his three wounds. Letter includes 2 pictures. One shows a couple of biblical scenes: Water from the Rock and The Golden Calf and the other shows a boy and a girl in bed with with a dog and cat.

GLC02830.48

to Mother

He doesn't have much work to do now that he is acting as clerk. The Indians had to move out onto the highland. Hostile Indians attacked a group of white men and they lost all their ponies and had to leave all their furs out on the prairie.

GLC02831.47